Litchfield, Maine

Lakes and farms between Augusta and Lewiston

Overview

Litchfield?s lakes attract anglers, paddlers, and camp owners, while Route 126 and I-295 provide quick routes to nearby job centers. Fields, forests, and lake roads define the town?s character.

Key Facts

Population 3,586

Region Kennebec Valley

County Kennebec

Founded 1795

Nearest City Augusta (25 mins)

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What Litchfield Is Known For

Litchfield Local Highlights

Tacoma Lakes

A connected chain popular for boating, bass fishing, and camp life.

Rural pace

Open fields, town forest trails, and quiet gravel roads.

Central location

Quick reach to both Augusta and Lewiston-Auburn corridors.

Things to Do

Boat the Tacoma Lakes

Explore the chain by canoe or pontoon from local launches.

Fish for bass

Warmwater species thrive in the shallow coves and weedbeds.

Ride scenic backroads

Cycle or drive between farms and lake views on quieter town roads.

Living in Litchfield

Litchfield offers lakefront neighborhoods and farmland homesteads. Residents commute to nearby cities for work, shopping, and schools.

Weather & Seasons

summer

Warm, 65-85 F

winter

Cold, 10-30 F with snow

spring

Cool and muddy, 40-60 F

fall

Crisp, 45-60 F with foliage over the lakes

How to Get There

Access town centers from Routes 126 and 197; I-295 Exit 49 in West Gardiner is the closest interstate ramp.

Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.

Satellite preview

Litchfield outline

Outdoor Recreation

Boating & Sailing

June - September

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Year-round (Open water & Ice fishing)

Mountain Biking

Year-round (Fat Biking in Winter)

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Winter (December - April)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Litchfield known for?

Litchfield is known for the Tacoma Lakes chain (Sand, Woodbury, Carlton, Pleasant Ponds), which attracts anglers, paddlers, and camp owners. The rural Kennebec County town offers rolling farmland with easy access to I-95.

How far is Litchfield from Augusta and Lewiston?

Litchfield is about 25 minutes from Augusta and a similar distance from Lewiston. Route 126 and I-295 (Exit 49 in West Gardiner) provide quick routes to nearby job centers.

What outdoor activities are available in Litchfield?

Litchfield offers boating and bass fishing on the Tacoma Lakes chain with local launches, cycling and driving scenic backroads between farms and lake views, and snowmobiling on local trail networks in winter.